Not exactly.
The wording on the document I recieved contradicts and adds more stuff to what I read on the sg web page when I first applied.
For example, because I am a US citizen it said on the net that I do not need an entry visa.
On the EPEC document though it says that I may apply for one.
Turns out they use a general form for all countries(I guess), some of which need an entry visa others do not. Fortunately I do not.
Also the EPEC that I intially applied for said it allowed a 12 month stay where I could look and apply for work while living in Singapore.
On the actual EPEC form though, it says I may have to apply for a Social Visit Pass once I get to Singapore. It explicitly states that the Social Pass (not the EPEC) is what grants the 12 month status.
It definately implies that I may need to "apply" again for a Social Pass.
I thought the EPEC gave me Social Pass status? If not, what is the EPEC good for?
My assumption is after exchanging emails with others, is:
1. I don't need an entry visa because certain countries don't need it. I get 30 days free.
2. Upon arrival I turn in my EPEC and they either make me a) apply for a Social Pass, or b) they just swap the EPEC form for the Social Pass.
If I need to "apply" for the Social Pass, then I want to go ahead and do that. If its a situation where they just swap it, then I don't need to do anything.
Once I am offered employment then I apply for a regular EP via the employer, on whatever type of EP I end up with.
What I applied for says one thing, but the form I got says something different and extra not mentioned before.
Hence I am checking here for someone who has gone through the process before and can tell me for sure.
Its a simple question actually.
